🔍Bitcoin Consolidates Below 80,000 as Debasement Fears and Institutional Infrastructure Drive Demand

Bitcoin's current price of 79913, reflecting a 24-hour gain of 1.46%, indicates a phase of short-term consolidation just below the key psychological level of 80,000. This steady and moderate appreciation suggests a cautious yet positive market behavior, where investors are actively establishing support at current levels rather than pushing for an immediate, unsustainable breakout. The broader market sentiment is being heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors and accelerating institutional adoption. The revival of the 'debasement trade'—fueled by Treasury policy adjustments and mounting concerns over US national debt—is positioning digital assets as a primary hedge against fiat depreciation. At the same time, major structural shifts like Japan's proposed 24/7 blockchain-based settlement system and record-breaking ETF options volumes indicate a deepening integration with traditional finance, offsetting retail-level hesitations. - The moderate 1.46% gain shows Bitcoin is consolidating strength at the 79913 level as it prepares to challenge higher resistance. - Macroeconomic shifts and debasement trade dynamics remain the primary catalysts driving institutional capital toward digital assets. - Structural milestones, such as national-level blockchain settlement initiatives in Japan, are bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall Amid Fresh US-Iran Escalation: Analyst Says BTC Facing 'Final Hurdle' Before Attacking the Highs

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall Amid Fresh US-Iran Escalation: Analyst Says BTC Facing 'Final Hurdle' Before Attacking the Highs

Leading cryptocurrencies slid on Sunday after the U.S. and Iran resumed hostilities after a nearly month-long lull in fighting.Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. EDT)Bitcoin -0.35%$77,765.29Ethereum -1.41%$2,420.87XRP -2.78%$1.35Solana -3.33%$101.66Dogecoin -3.64%$…

Japan’s Yen Falls Again Despite $97 Billion Aid. Risk For Bitcoin?

Japan’s Yen Falls Again Despite $97 Billion Aid. Risk For Bitcoin?

Japan’s yen weakened again this week despite roughly $97 billion spent supporting it over the past month. Its slide puts renewed pressure on officials to act, with potential consequences for Bitcoin.Why Japan’s Yen Rescue is FadingThe currency fell to 160.16 yen per dollar on Friday, 28 August, givi…

Astar Launched Astar Fi Private Beta

Astar Launched Astar Fi Private Beta

Astar launched the closed beta of Astar Fi on August 26th.The application displays tokenized stocks, exchange-traded funds, gold, silver, and cryptocurrency holdings in one interface.Refer to the official tweet by ASTR:Astar Fi brings tokenized stocks, ETFs, gold and silver into the same view as you…

Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Can Hit $250,000 Without A Credit Crisis – But Warns Of 75% Crash

Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Can Hit $250,000 Without A Credit Crisis – But Warns Of 75% Crash

Arthur Hayes sees Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $250,000 without the kind of financial crisis that fueled its biggest historical rallies. But the crypto investor also warned that BTC could plunge 75% along the way.The Maelstrom CIO expects continued global money printing to push BTC higher, adding that pol…

Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset round at $1B valuation

Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset round at $1B valuation

Stablecoin neobanking platform Fasset has raised $68 million in a Series C funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group at a $1 billion valuation.The financing follows Fasset’s $51 million Series B in May and brings the company’s total funding raised in 2026 to $119 million, Fasset said Monday.SBI Holding…

Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher

Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher

Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market got a taste of “not-QE” this week — and liked it.The price of Bitcoin (BTC) jumped more than 23% toward $79,000 and Ether’s price crossed $2,400 after the US Treasury moved to double certain long-dated bond buybacks, adding fuel to an increasingly importa…

Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump

Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump

Shares of Bitcoin miners and digital asset treasury companies surged toward the end of the week, tracking a broader rally across crypto markets after the US Treasury announced it would double certain long-dated bond buybacks — a move aimed at supporting liquidity in the Treasury market that also hel…

Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot

Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot

Digital Asset, the creator of the Canton Network, and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan’s American Idea Foundation plan to pilot a blockchain-based system for distributing state-administered benefits across three US states using the Canton Network.The RISE program is expected to launch in the first …

Why Coinbase (COIN) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Why Coinbase (COIN) Stock Is Trading Up Today

What Happened? Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase jumped 11.2% in the morning session after executives including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong prepare to meet President Trump and White House officials to push for clearer digital-asset market rules, with a rebound in Bitcoin amplify…

'The US Is in Trouble' and Bitcoin Will Reap the Benefits, Macro Guru Says—But How?

'The US Is in Trouble' and Bitcoin Will Reap the Benefits, Macro Guru Says—But How?

Macro investor Jordi Visser on Wednesday said the U.S.’ yen intervention signals the government is in financial trouble—and Bitcoin is his top bet to capture the money printing that follows.Why Visser Calls Bitcoin The Purest AI Trade?Visser outlined in the Wolf Of All Streets podcast that Bitcoin …

Bitcoin Falls as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade — Market Talk

Bitcoin Falls as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade — Market Talk

0411 GMT - Bitcoin falls in Asian trading. Fading expectations for Fed rate cuts and persistent U.S. inflation concerns continue to weigh on demand for crypto assets, Novaque Research analysts say. Meanwhile, bitcoin could face more selling pressure as more leveraged traders bet on long-term gains w…

NOXCAT Unveils Its Vision for the Future of Web3 Wallets at Malaysia Blockchain Week

NOXCAT Unveils Its Vision for the Future of Web3 Wallets at Malaysia Blockchain Week

Burnaby, Canada, August 7th, 2026, ChainwireAs the global Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, crypto wallets are becoming more than just tools for managing digital assets. They are increasingly serving as the gateway to payments, asset management, and on-chain services.This year, NOXCAT was invited …